Manager - People, Culture & Community
Evolution Mining
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Evolution Mining Cowal is seeking a commercially minded People & Culture Manager to partner with senior leaders and drive a high-performing, inclusive workplace. This residential role leads employee relations, workforce planning, and Indigenous relations, while building community partnerships on site at Cowal.
You will champion strong leadership, talent development and a positive culture, aligning with our social licence and operational goals.
Qualifications
- Leading broad People & Culture activities in a complex, operational or fast-paced environment.
Responsibilities
- Lead employee and industrial relations matters, including investigations, performance management and conflict resolution.
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We're a bold team with a bright future; and we're looking for people who want to be part of it.
Evolution Mining is a premier global gold company operating six mines across Australia and Canada. We're transforming mines and uplifting careers. We took our Cowal Gold Operations underground in just seven years. We've extended the mine life of our Ernest Henry Operations to 2040 and doubled its ore reserves. We'retransforming our Red Lake Operations, restoring it as a premier Canadian goldmine. That kind of ambition creates careers, not just jobs.
When we asked our people what they enjoy most about working at Evolution, two things came up across every site: career growth and the quality of the people. Here, you'll work alongside people who care, who push one another to be better, with leaders who arethere to support you.
Join Evolution Mining at Cowal as our People & Culture Manager and play a pivotal role in shaping a high-performing, inclusive and values-driven workplace. Partner with the General Manager and senior leaders to drive people outcomes, strengthen leadership capability and support operational performance. You'll also lead community and Indigenous relations, building meaningful partnerships that contribute to sustainable community outcomes and our social licence to operate.
Other key responsibilities but aren't limited to:
- Lead employee and industrial relations matters, including investigations, performance management and conflict resolution.
- Drive workforce planning, organisational design, succession planning and talent development.
- Build relationships with Traditional Owners, Indigenous stakeholders, councils and community partners.
- Support Social Responsibility Plan initiatives, Indigenous employment participation and cultural awareness.
- Oversee people reporting, governance and compliance while identifying opportunities to improve processes and employee experience.
- This is a residential position based at Cowal, with company-provided house and a vehicle to support your move and life in the region.
You are a commercially minded People & Culture leader who thrives in an operational environment and enjoys partnering with leaders to solve complex people challenges. You combine sound judgement and strategic thinking with a practical, collaborative approach, building trust and delivering outcomes that support business performance and a positive workplace culture.
You will have experience and be able to demonstrate the following:
- Leading broad People & Culture activities in a complex, operational or fast-paced environment.
- Coaching and influencing leaders to strengthen performance, accountability and engagement.
- Managing sensitive employee matters with professionalism, discretion and sound judgement.
- Building effective relationships across operational teams, corporate functions and external stakeholders.
- Tertiary qualification in Human Resources.
- Strong knowledge of employment legislation, industrial relations and contemporary People & Culture practices.
- Advanced coaching, influencing, communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Strong analytical, decision-making and planning skills; proficient in HR systems, Microsoft Office and people reporting tools.
- Must have had prior experience working in the Mining Sector
- Prior experience of working with SuccessFactors would be an advantage
At Cowal, our never-say-never attitude has led to mine life extension to 2042 as we have boldly reimagined our future. We took our operations there underground in just seven years. Today, you can work on the surface or underground. With open pit and processing all on one site, the operational diversity is ideal for uplifting careers. Live nearby and enjoy the regional lifestyle and close-knit communities. The future here is bright; you could be part of it.
We support, develop and reward you to ensure you have a bright future. Here's how we back that up:
- Relocation support
- Salary packaging (e.g. novated car leasing, remote area housing)
- Life insurance and income protection
- Quarterly performance bonuses
- Employee share scheme - have a real stake in the company's success
- Attractive parental leave benefits (18 weeks)
- Recognition program
- Study assistance
- Discounted health insurance
- Discounted gym membership
- Attractive rosters
- Bus transportation to and from West Wyalong at the beginning and end of your shift
- Flexible work options - we know flexibility looks different for everyone
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